Heukelum

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The town centre (dark green) and the statistical district (light green) of Heukelum in the municipality of Lingewaal.

Heukelum (51°52′N 5°4′E) is a town in the Dutch province of Gelderland. It is a part of the municipality of Lingewaal, and lies about 8 km northeast of Gorinchem. It received city rights in 1391.

In 2001, the town of Heukelum had 1967 inhabitants. The built-up area of the town was 0.37 km2, and contained 744 residences.[1] The statistical area "Heukelum", which also can include the peripheral parts of the village, as well as the surrounding countryside, has a population of around 2210.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Bevolkingskernen in Nederland 2001. (Statistics are for the continuous built-up area).
  2. ^ Statistics Netherlands (CBS), Statline: Kerncijfers wijken en buurten 2003-2005. As of January 1, 2005.


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